Mosquitoes suspected from Africa arrive in Germany, kill two workers
Two workers at Frankfurt Airport in Germany have died of malaria following a rare outbreak in which six employees contracted the mosquito-borne disease. German public health officials said the outbreak, first detected in July, is believed to have been caused by mosquitoes that arrived at the airport aboard an aircraft suspected to have come from […] Mosquitoes suspected from Africa arrive in…
Two airport workers at Frankfurt Airport in Germany have passed away from malaria in a rare outbreak. Six employees contracted the mosquito-borne disease, with the incident first detected in July. German health officials suspect the outbreak originated from mosquitoes that arrived at the airport on a plane possibly originating from Africa.
The two deceased workers were men employed in different roles across separate areas of the airport. Airport operator Fraport confirmed one employee's death and advised all staff to seek medical attention if exhibiting symptoms. Frankfurt public health officials are monitoring the situation, having installed mosquito traps around the airport to analyze captured insects for species and possible origin.
They are also examining blood samples from the affected workers to determine if the infections stemmed from a single or multiple mosquitoes. Health authorities emphasize the risk for Frankfurt's population remains very low, noting that malaria cannot be transmitted directly between humans. Malaria cases in Germany are typically associated with individuals who have traveled to regions where the disease is prevalent.
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